| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $77.76 | 12.195% | $87.2428 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.55 | 13.250% | $257.7004 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.58 | 8.556% | $245.9662 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.70 | 5.427% | $158.8785 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.91 | 9.431% | $144.3504 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.85 | 3.443% | $73.2894 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.56 | 3.808% | $172.9026 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.91 | $1,140.3303 | $1,140.33 | $1,140.35 | $1,140.40 | |